Amid the growing outcry of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's West Bengal 71 Padma awardee doctors have written to prime minister Narendra Modi seeking his immediate intervention in the case. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata hospital horror: Padma awardee doctors seek PM Modi's intervention

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<p>Social media movement calling for an unbiased probe and stringent punishment for the accused in the Kolkata&nbsp;doctor rape-murder case has gained momentum. Amid this, Kolkata Police have allegedly detained a student for sharing a provocative post on social media, targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.</p>

<p>The accused, Kirti Sharma, is a B.Com second-year student. She posted the provocative message, encouraging others to assassinate Banerjee as an Instagram story on her account "kirtisocial."</p>

<p>TMC leader Sagarika Ghose shared a screenshot of the post on social media platform X, “Wo thoda sa Indira Gandhi jaise Mamata Banerjee ko bhi koi uda deta toh...”</p>

<p>"Dear @DCCyberKP please check this account on Insta named Kirti Social. It reads like a death threat to @MamataOfficial @KolkataPolice," Ghose posted along with the screenshot.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/DCCyberKP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DCCyberKP</a> please check this account on Insta named Kirti Social. It reads like a death threat to <a href="https://twitter.com/MamataOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MamataOfficial</a> 👇🏽<a href="https://twitter.com/KolkataPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KolkataPolice</a> <a href="https://t.co/3zEF0lRKrq">pic.twitter.com/3zEF0lRKrq</a></p>
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<p>"A complaint was received regarding the accused person, having the Instagram ID 'kirtisocial,' who uploaded three Instagram stories related to the recent incident at RG Kar Hospital. The posts disclosed the picture and identity of the victim, which is highly offensive in nature," Kolkata police's official statement read.</p>

<p>"Additionally, the accused shared two stories containing offensive comments and life threats against the Hon'ble Chief Minister of West Bengal. These comments are provocative and may create social unrest and promote hatred among communities," it added.</p>

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<p>The woman was arrested after a complaint was lodged against her at the Taltala police station. “The accused will be produced before a court,” police said.</p>

<p>On August 9, a post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. The initial autopsy revealed evidence of violent sexual assault.</p>

<p>This incident triggered nationwide protests, with civil societies and doctors across various states demanding strict punishment for those responsible and calling for enhanced safety and security measures.</p>

<p>The accused, Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer,&nbsp;was arrested by Kolkata Police in connection with the case,&nbsp;but this action did little to suppress public outrage.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Social media movement calling for an unbiased probe and stringent punishment for the accused in the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case has gained momentum. Amid this, Kolkata Police have allegedly detained a student for sharing a provocative post on social media, targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Social media movement calling for an unbiased probe and stringent punishment for the accused in the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case has gained momentum. Amid this, Kolkata Police have allegedly detained a student for sharing a provocative post on social media, targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The accused, Kirti Sharma, is a B.Com second-year student. She posted the provocative message, encouraging others to assassinate Banerjee as an Instagram story on her account "kirtisocial." TMC leader Sagarika Ghose shared a screenshot of the post on social media platform X, “Wo thoda sa Indira Gandhi jaise Mamata Banerjee ko bhi koi uda deta toh...” "Dear @DCCyberKP please check this account on Insta named Kirti Social. It reads like a death threat to @MamataOfficial @KolkataPolice," Ghose posted along with the screenshot. Dear @DCCyberKP please check this account on Insta named Kirti Social. It reads like a death threat to @MamataOfficial 👇🏽@KolkataPolice pic.twitter.com/3zEF0lRKrq — Sagarika Ghose (@sagarikaghose) August 17, 2024 × "A complaint was received regarding the accused person, having the Instagram ID 'kirtisocial,' who uploaded three Instagram stories related to the recent incident at RG Kar Hospital. The posts disclosed the picture and identity of the victim, which is highly offensive in nature," Kolkata police's official statement read. "Additionally, the accused shared two stories containing offensive comments and life threats against the Hon'ble Chief Minister of West Bengal. These comments are provocative and may create social unrest and promote hatred among communities," it added. Also read: Kolkata medic rape-murder case: Outraged doctors raise heat in New Delhi The woman was arrested after a complaint was lodged against her at the Taltala police station. “The accused will be produced before a court,” police said. On August 9, a post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. The initial autopsy revealed evidence of violent sexual assault. This incident triggered nationwide protests, with civil societies and doctors across various states demanding strict punishment for those responsible and calling for enhanced safety and security measures. The accused, Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested by Kolkata Police in connection with the case, but this action did little to suppress public outrage. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Kolkata Police arrest girl student for ‘life threats’ against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Indian junior doctors remained off duty on Sunday (August 18), demanding swift justice for a colleague who was raped and murdered despite the end of a strike called by a larger doctors' association. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Doctor's rape-murder: Massive protests continue across India

<p>Colleagues of a Kolkata trainee doctor, who was sexually assaulted and murdered earlier this month, have said that she paid the price for knowing the alleged murky activities that certain higher-ups in the hospital were engaged in. The Kolkata victim was found murdered hours after she went to the medical college seminar hall to rest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It has been found that she was being put through tremendous work pressure, which included working for 36 hours at a stretch.</p>

<p>A colleague told the Times of India newspaper that her death was not a simple case of sexual assault and murder.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Kolkata rape-murder case: Doctors protest across several parts of India</strong></p>

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<p>She questioned how did Sanjoy Roy, the man accused of the crime, know that she was alone in the seminar hall. The colleague alleged Roy could be a part of a plot hatched by "a big fish".</p>

<p>"We suspect it was not a simple case of rape and murder? She was targeted. How did the civic volunteer know she was in the seminar hall alone at that time?" the colleague said.</p>

<p>"There are murmurs of a possible drug siphoning racket in her department that she was trying to expose," another colleague told the paper.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, two Trinamool Congress workers, several men in their teens or 20s, and a couple of women were among people identified or arrested in connection with the vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on the night of August 14, The Indian Express has reported.</p>

<h2><strong>Nirbhaya's mother speaks up</strong></h2>

<p>Besides, the mother of Nirbhaya, the victim of the 2012 Delhi gang rape case, has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying she had "failed" to handle the situation.</p>

<p>Speaking to the news agency PTI, Asha Devi also slammed Banerjee for "trying to divert people's attention" by holding protests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Banerjee had led a rally this week demanding&nbsp;death penalty for the guilty in the case.</p>

<p>"Instead of using her authority to take action against the culprits, Mamata Banerjee is trying to mislead the public," Asha Devi was quoted as saying by PTI.</p>

<p>"She herself is a woman. She should have taken strict action against the culprits while discharging her responsibility as the head of the state. She should resign because she has failed to handle the situation," she added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Colleagues of a Kolkata trainee doctor, who was sexually assaulted and murdered earlier this month, have said that she paid the price for knowing the alleged murky activities that certain higher-ups in the hospital were engaged in.

Colleagues of a Kolkata trainee doctor, who was sexually assaulted and murdered earlier this month, have said that she paid the price for knowing the alleged murky activities that certain higher-ups in the hospital were engaged in. The Kolkata victim was found murdered hours after she went to the medical college seminar hall to rest. It has been found that she was being put through tremendous work pressure, which included working for 36 hours at a stretch. A colleague told the Times of India newspaper that her death was not a simple case of sexual assault and murder. Also watch | Kolkata rape-murder case: Doctors protest across several parts of India × She questioned how did Sanjoy Roy, the man accused of the crime, know that she was alone in the seminar hall. The colleague alleged Roy could be a part of a plot hatched by "a big fish". "We suspect it was not a simple case of rape and murder? She was targeted. How did the civic volunteer know she was in the seminar hall alone at that time?" the colleague said. "There are murmurs of a possible drug siphoning racket in her department that she was trying to expose," another colleague told the paper. Also read | Indian doctors launch 24-hour services shutdown over Kolkata horror; here are their key demands Meanwhile, two Trinamool Congress workers, several men in their teens or 20s, and a couple of women were among people identified or arrested in connection with the vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on the night of August 14, The Indian Express has reported. Nirbhaya's mother speaks up Besides, the mother of Nirbhaya, the victim of the 2012 Delhi gang rape case, has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying she had "failed" to handle the situation. Speaking to the news agency PTI, Asha Devi also slammed Banerjee for "trying to divert people's attention" by holding protests. Banerjee had led a rally this week demanding death penalty for the guilty in the case. "Instead of using her authority to take action against the culprits, Mamata Banerjee is trying to mislead the public," Asha Devi was quoted as saying by PTI. "She herself is a woman. She should have taken strict action against the culprits while discharging her responsibility as the head of the state. She should resign because she has failed to handle the situation," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Outrage over the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's West Bengal has intensified the Indian Medical Association the largest organisation of medical staff has announced a 24-hour Nationwide strike.

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<p>Doctors in India have called in for a nationwide shutdown of non-emergency medical services in protest of the brutal sexual assault and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata earlier this month. The heightened sense of insecurity was aggravated earlier this week when a mob of unidentified people assaulted medical professionals at Kolkata's RG Kar hospital where the trainee doctor was criminally assaulted before being killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The services shutdown has coincided with the findings of a probe by the National Commission for Women which found lapses in security, infrastructure, and investigation after the&nbsp;Kolkata&nbsp;trainee doctor was sexually assaulted and killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kolkata-doctor-rape-murder-case-mamata-gives-ultimatum-to-cbi-for-death-penalty-amid-violent-protests-750667">Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Mamata Banerjee leads a rally, raises demand for death penalty</a></strong></p>

<p>The medical professionals of the world's biggest democracy are calling for humanised working and living conditions for resident doctors.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What Indian Medical Association is demanding?</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian Medical Association has issued five key demands. This includes the implementation of a central law to prevent violence against doctors in hospital settings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are the key demands put forth by the IMA:</p>

<p>1. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for an overhaul of the working conditions of resident doctors, highlighting the 36-hour duty shift the victim at RG Kar Hospital was subjected to and the absence of safe rest spaces.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Kolkata Horror: Doctors Rage across India, plan 24-hour Strike</strong></p>

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<p>2. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged the incorporation of the 2023 amendments to the Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897 into the proposed Hospital Protection Bill of 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>3. The IMA has also called for a thorough and professional investigation into the Kolkata crime in a time-bound manner. The medical professionals have also called upon West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government to identify those responsible for the vandalism at RG Kar Hospital on the night of August 14 and ensure that the law takes its due course.</p>

<p>4. The IMA has urged that hospital security protocols be elevated to the same level as airport security. It has asked for the hospitals to be designated as safe zones with the installation of CCTV cameras and the deployment of security personnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>5. The IMA has also called for appropriate and dignified compensation for the bereaved family, reflecting the severity of the crime.</p>

<h2><strong>'Entire department is suspect': Deceased doctor's father</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to reporters, the father of the deceased trainee doctor in the&nbsp;RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-death case said, "My daughter left for duty at around 8:10 am on that day. She was on OPD and last spoke to her mother at around 11:15 PM. In the morning when my wife was calling her, her phone was ringing but no one picked up, by that time my daughter died. The matter of concern is that from 3 AM to 10 AM, nobody needed her, despite she was an on-duty doctor. All the people who are protesting on the streets are like my sons and daughters. My daughter has passed away but crores of children are standing with me now...She had to face some problems in college, the entire department was a suspect... All those who are protesting, we are with them... I spoke to the officials of CBI yesterday but I cannot say anything else since the matter is subjudice."</p>


Doctors in India have called in for a nationwide shutdown of non-emergency medical services in protest of the brutal sexual assault and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata earlier this month.

Doctors in India have called in for a nationwide shutdown of non-emergency medical services in protest of the brutal sexual assault and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata earlier this month. The heightened sense of insecurity was aggravated earlier this week when a mob of unidentified people assaulted medical professionals at Kolkata's RG Kar hospital where the trainee doctor was criminally assaulted before being killed. The services shutdown has coincided with the findings of a probe by the National Commission for Women which found lapses in security, infrastructure, and investigation after the Kolkata trainee doctor was sexually assaulted and killed. Also read | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Mamata Banerjee leads a rally, raises demand for death penalty The medical professionals of the world's biggest democracy are calling for humanised working and living conditions for resident doctors. What Indian Medical Association is demanding? The Indian Medical Association has issued five key demands. This includes the implementation of a central law to prevent violence against doctors in hospital settings. Here are the key demands put forth by the IMA: 1. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for an overhaul of the working conditions of resident doctors, highlighting the 36-hour duty shift the victim at RG Kar Hospital was subjected to and the absence of safe rest spaces. Also watch | Kolkata Horror: Doctors Rage across India, plan 24-hour Strike × 2. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged the incorporation of the 2023 amendments to the Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897 into the proposed Hospital Protection Bill of 2019. 3. The IMA has also called for a thorough and professional investigation into the Kolkata crime in a time-bound manner. The medical professionals have also called upon West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government to identify those responsible for the vandalism at RG Kar Hospital on the night of August 14 and ensure that the law takes its due course. 4. The IMA has urged that hospital security protocols be elevated to the same level as airport security. It has asked for the hospitals to be designated as safe zones with the installation of CCTV cameras and the deployment of security personnel. 5. The IMA has also called for appropriate and dignified compensation for the bereaved family, reflecting the severity of the crime. 'Entire department is suspect': Deceased doctor's father Speaking to reporters, the father of the deceased trainee doctor in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-death case said, "My daughter left for duty at around 8:10 am on that day. She was on OPD and last spoke to her mother at around 11:15 PM. In the morning when my wife was calling her, her phone was ringing but no one picked up, by that time my daughter died. The matter of concern is that from 3 AM to 10 AM, nobody needed her, despite she was an on-duty doctor. All the people who are protesting on the streets are like my sons and daughters. My daughter has passed away but crores of children are standing with me now...She had to face some problems in college, the entire department was a suspect... All those who are protesting, we are with them... I spoke to the officials of CBI yesterday but I cannot say anything else since the matter is subjudice."

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Kolkata Horror: Victim's father turns down compensation, asks for swift justice

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West Bengal Chief Minster Mamata Banerjee led a rally demanding death penalty for the guilty in the rape and murder of a woman doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Watch in for more details!

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The father of the 31-year-old trainee doctor who lost her life in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case said that he has turned down the compensation for his daughter's death. Watch in for more details!

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<p>The father of a trainee doctor, brutally raped and murdered inside a state-run Kolkata hospital, has rejected compensation offered by the authorities. He insists that monetary compensation is not what he seeks, but rather justice for his deceased daughter.</p>

<p>"I have denied to take the compensation. It will hurt my daughter if I accept money as compensation for her death. I want justice," he told reporters.</p>

<p>The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that is probing the rape and murder case, met with the deceased's family on Thursday (Aug 15).</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mamata-banerjee-blames-left-and-ram-for-vandalism-at-kolkata-hospital-cbi-interrogates-doctors-750497">Mamata Banerjee blames 'Left and Ram' for vandalism at Kolkata hospital; CBI interrogates doctors</a></p>

<p>The victim's father remained tight-lipped about the details of his meeting with the CBI. Nevertheless, he expressed confidence in the agency's assurance that the accused will be apprehended shortly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also extended his gratitude to the public for their unwavering support.</p>

<p>"It is not lawfully appropriate to give details on our conversation with the CBI. I can't give you details on the questioning that has been done in connection with this case. They have recorded our statement and taken it in writing...I express gratitude to everyone, regarding the protest that has been happening across the country and world. I consider everyone who is standing with us, as my sons and daughters...CBI has assured us that the accused will be arrested at the earliest and awarded strict punishment based on whatever we have told them," he added.</p>

<p>It may be mentioned here that the trainee doctor was raped and murdered inside the seminar hall of the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The victim had gone to the hall to rest during her graveyard shift.</p>

<p>The victim's post-mortem report revealed her private parts, eyes and mouth were bleeding, indicating she was brutally thrashed and subjected to ‘genital torture’.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kolkata-horror-rape-miscreants-vandalise-rg-kar-hospital-disrupt-midnight-protest-video-750268">Kolkata horror rape: Miscreants vandalise RG Kar Hospital, disrupt midnight protest - VIDEO</a></p>

<p>The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Crime Branch Thursday summoned five doctors and hospital staff for questioning.</p>

<p>The incident has triggered worldwide outrage.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi referenced the Kolkata rape and murder in his 11th Independence Day speech, emphasising the importance of instilling a fear of the law in those who intend to commit crimes against women.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The father of a trainee doctor, brutally raped and murdered inside a state-run Kolkata hospital, has rejected compensation offered by the authorities. He insists that monetary compensation is not what he seeks, but rather justice for his deceased daughter.

The father of a trainee doctor, brutally raped and murdered inside a state-run Kolkata hospital, has rejected compensation offered by the authorities. He insists that monetary compensation is not what he seeks, but rather justice for his deceased daughter. "I have denied to take the compensation. It will hurt my daughter if I accept money as compensation for her death. I want justice," he told reporters. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that is probing the rape and murder case, met with the deceased's family on Thursday (Aug 15). Also read: Mamata Banerjee blames 'Left and Ram' for vandalism at Kolkata hospital; CBI interrogates doctors The victim's father remained tight-lipped about the details of his meeting with the CBI. Nevertheless, he expressed confidence in the agency's assurance that the accused will be apprehended shortly. He also extended his gratitude to the public for their unwavering support. "It is not lawfully appropriate to give details on our conversation with the CBI. I can't give you details on the questioning that has been done in connection with this case. They have recorded our statement and taken it in writing...I express gratitude to everyone, regarding the protest that has been happening across the country and world. I consider everyone who is standing with us, as my sons and daughters...CBI has assured us that the accused will be arrested at the earliest and awarded strict punishment based on whatever we have told them," he added. It may be mentioned here that the trainee doctor was raped and murdered inside the seminar hall of the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The victim had gone to the hall to rest during her graveyard shift. The victim's post-mortem report revealed her private parts, eyes and mouth were bleeding, indicating she was brutally thrashed and subjected to ‘genital torture’. WATCH: Kolkata horror rape: Miscreants vandalise RG Kar Hospital, disrupt midnight protest - VIDEO The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Crime Branch Thursday summoned five doctors and hospital staff for questioning. The incident has triggered worldwide outrage. Prime Minister Narendra Modi referenced the Kolkata rape and murder in his 11th Independence Day speech, emphasising the importance of instilling a fear of the law in those who intend to commit crimes against women. (With inputs from agencies)

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Tensions persist in Indian state of West Bengal, a mob vandalized the emergency building of the RG Kar college and hospital where a female trainee doctor was found dead last week. This recent incident took place shortly after midnight amid protests by women against the gruesome rape and murder of the said trainee doctor. Watch in for more details!

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<p>The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) on Tuesday (August 13) called off their strike following a meeting with JP Nadda, the union minister for health affairs in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.</p>

<p>The demands put forth by the FORDA were reportedly accepted by the Union government.</p>

<p>"All demands as written in the letter accepted by Health minister in a meeting that just ended," it said.</p>

<p>The FORDA will now participate&nbsp;in a newly formed committee focused on the Central Healthcare Protection Act. With such consensus&nbsp;in place, FORDA has announced that all medical services will resume normal operations starting August 14&nbsp;morning.</p>

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<p>The ongoing strike in hospitals across the Indian state of&nbsp;West Bengal, sparked by the death of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, took a significant turn today as the Calcutta High Court intervened in the case and ordered a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).</p>

<p>The court's directive comes after mounting pressure from junior doctors who have been demanding justice and calling for an immediate resolution to the case.</p>

<p>The incident, which was initially reported as a suicide, has drawn severe criticism over its handling by state authorities.</p>

<p>In a scathing judgement, the high court condemned the incident as "gruesome" and expressed concern over alleged attempts to cover it up. The court also ordered that all relevant documents related to the case be transferred to the CBI without delay.</p>

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<p>The controversy deepened earlier when the college's principal faced backlash for suggesting that the victim, who was allegedly raped and murdered, was suffering from psychosis, effectively blaming her for her own death.</p>

<p>As the probe moves forward, the focus remains on ensuring justice for the victim and restoring normalcy in the state’s healthcare system.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) on Tuesday (August 13) called off their strike following a meeting with JP Nadda, the union minister for health affairs in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) on Tuesday (August 13) called off their strike following a meeting with JP Nadda, the union minister for health affairs in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. The demands put forth by the FORDA were reportedly accepted by the Union government. "All demands as written in the letter accepted by Health minister in a meeting that just ended," it said. The FORDA will now participate in a newly formed committee focused on the Central Healthcare Protection Act. With such consensus in place, FORDA has announced that all medical services will resume normal operations starting August 14 morning. Also read | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Doctors' nationwide protest cripples OPD services The ongoing strike in hospitals across the Indian state of West Bengal, sparked by the death of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, took a significant turn today as the Calcutta High Court intervened in the case and ordered a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The court's directive comes after mounting pressure from junior doctors who have been demanding justice and calling for an immediate resolution to the case. The incident, which was initially reported as a suicide, has drawn severe criticism over its handling by state authorities. In a scathing judgement, the high court condemned the incident as "gruesome" and expressed concern over alleged attempts to cover it up. The court also ordered that all relevant documents related to the case be transferred to the CBI without delay. Also watch | Kolkata rape-murder case: Doctors protest across several parts of India × The controversy deepened earlier when the college's principal faced backlash for suggesting that the victim, who was allegedly raped and murdered, was suffering from psychosis, effectively blaming her for her own death. As the probe moves forward, the focus remains on ensuring justice for the victim and restoring normalcy in the state’s healthcare system. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian doctors end strike over Kolkata medic's sexual assault and murder

Kolkata rape-murder case: There is growing outrage over the Kolkata hospital horror. The Calcutta high court has noted serious lapses on part of the hospital administration. Molly Gambhir tells you what doctors are demanding...

Kolkata rape-murder case: High court notes serious lapses on part of hospital administration

Doctors across India are protesting against the rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor in the city of Kolkata. According to recent reports, renovation work started near the seminar room where the doctor's body was found. Kolkata's RG Kar medical College Hospital authorities are being questioned to tamper with evidence.

Kolkata rape-murder case: Renovation work near the crime scene has sparked allegations of tampering

Doctors across India are protesting against the rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor, halting elective services and chanting, 'no safety no duty'. Watch as WION Decodes it for you!

Kolkata rape-murder case: Doctors protest nationwide 'no safety, no duty' | WION Decodes

The postmortem report of the trainee doctor raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital revealed that she was throttled before being smothered to death. Her thyroid cartilage was broken due to strangulation and a deep wound was found in her private parts. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata rape & murder case: Post mortem report of deceased victim out

A day after widespread outrage following the gruesome rape and murder of a woman training doctor in India's West Bengal, authorities have now released the final postmortem examination report of the victim. The postmortem examination report has revealed bone chilling details. Watch the video to know more!

Kolkata rape-murder case: Calcutta High Court hands over probe to CBI

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